TL;DR: Apple's recent design choices, especially in iOS 26 and Mac OS 26, reveal a decline in attention to detail and user experience. Issues include intrusive permission popups, inconsistent search bar placements, erratic tab designs, convoluted navigation in apps, and poor visibility in notifications. Overall, the new “liquid glass” aesthetic compromises functionality, accessibility, and performance, leading to growing discontent among users and professionals who once admired the brand.
https://blog.johnozbay.com/what-happened-to-apples-attention-to-detail.html